H.R.3295 - Help America Vote Act of 2002107th Congress (2001-2002)

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10/29/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-252.

10/29/2002 Signed by President.

10/23/2002 Presented to President.

10/16/2002 Message on Senate action sent to the House.

10/16/2002 Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 2. Record Vote Number: 238.

10/16/2002 Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S10488-10516)

10/15/2002 Senate receded from its amendment to the title Unanimous Consent.

10/15/2002 Conference report considered in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10412-10423)

10/11/2002 Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

10/10/2002 Without objection, the House insists on its disagreement to the Senate amendment to the title.

10/10/2002 On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 357 - 48 (Roll no. 462).

10/10/2002 Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

10/10/2002 The previous question was ordered without objection.

10/10/2002 DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 3295.

10/10/2002 Mr. Ney brought up conference report H. Rept. 107-730 by previously agreed to special order. (consideration: CR H7836-7854)

10/10/2002 Conferees agreed to file conference report.

10/09/2002 Mr. Ney asked unanimous consent that it be in order any time to consider the conference report to accompany H.R. 3295; that all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration be waived; and that the conference report be considered as read when called up. Agreed to without objection.

10/09/2002 Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.

10/08/2002 Conference report H. Rept. 107-730 filed. (text of conference report: CR H7247-7268)

10/02/2002 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

10/02/2002 On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 14 (Roll no. 432). (consideration: CR H6953)

10/02/2002 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6953)

10/02/2002 POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the motion, the Chair put the question on the adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Meek demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the adoption of the motion until later in the legislative day.

10/02/2002 The previous question was ordered without objection.

10/02/2002 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Meek (FL) motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3295. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to take such actions as may be appropriate to (1) convene a public meeting of the managers on the part of the House and on the part of the Senate; and (2) ensure that a conference report is filed on the bill prior to October 4, 2002.

10/02/2002 Mrs. Meek (FL) moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H6948-6951)

09/26/2002 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

09/26/2002 On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 385 - 16 (Roll no. 418). (consideration: CR H6704-6705)

09/25/2002 POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the motion, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. The Yeas and Nays were demanded and the Chair postponed further proceedings until Thursday, September 26, 2002.

09/25/2002 The previous question was ordered without objection.

09/25/2002 DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 3295.

09/25/2002 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3295. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to urge that a conference report on the bill be filed before Oct. 1, 2002.

09/25/2002 Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H6682-6685)

09/19/2002 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

09/19/2002 On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 365 - 26 (Roll no. 403). (consideration: CR H6405)

09/18/2002 POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the Waters motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the adoption of the motion until a time to be announced.

09/18/2002 The previous question was ordered without objection.

09/18/2002 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Waters motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion require the managers on the part of the House to take such actions as may be appropriate to ensure that a conference report is filed on the bill prior to October 1, 2002.

09/18/2002 Ms. Waters moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H6342-6348)

09/17/2002 MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Ms. Waters notified the House of her intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 3295.

07/09/2002 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

07/09/2002 On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 410 - 2 (Roll no. 285). (consideration: CR H4388-4392)

07/09/2002 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Langevin motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to recede from disagreement with the provisions contained in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 101(a)(3) of the Senate amendment to the House bill (relating to the accessibility of voting systems for individuals with disabilities).

07/09/2002 Mr. Langevin moved that the House instruct conferees.

06/26/2002 NOTICE OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES - Mr. Langevin notified the House of his intention to offer a motion to instruct conferees at the conference of the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on H.R. 3295. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to recede from disagreement with the provisions contained in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 101(a)(3) of the Senate amendment to the House bill (relating to the accessibility of voting systems for individuals with disabilities).

06/19/2002 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

06/19/2002 On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 210 (Roll no. 238).

06/19/2002 VOTE POSTPONED - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question until later in the legislative day.

06/19/2002 The previous question was ordered without objection.

06/19/2002 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Hastings (FL) motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to 1) insist upon the provisions contained in sec. 504(a) of the House bill (relating to the effective date for the Federal minimum standards for State election systems) and 2) disagree to the provisions contained in sec. 104(b) of the Senate amendment to the House bill (relating to a safe harbor from the enforcement of the Federal minimum standards for State election systems for States receiving Federal funds under the bill).

06/19/2002 Mr. Hastings (FL) moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H3677-3681, H3693; text: CR H3677)

06/18/2002 NOTICE OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTION - Mr. Hastings (FL) notified the House of his intent to offer a motion to instruct conferees at the conference of the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on H.R. 3295. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to 1) insist upon the provisions contained in sec. 504(a) of the House bill (relating to the effective date for the Federal minimum standards for State election systems) and 2) disagree to the provisions contained in sec. 104(b) of the Senate amendment to the House bill (relating to a safe harbor from the enforcement of the Federal minimum standards for State election systems for States receiving Federal funds under the bill).

05/16/2002 The Speaker appointed a conferee for consideration of the House bill and Senate amendments, and modifications committed to conference: Blunt.

05/16/2002 The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of secs. 103 and 503 of the Senate amendments, and modifications committed to conference: Thomas, Shaw, and Rangel.

05/16/2002 The Speaker appointed conferees Provided that Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas is appointed in lieu of Mr. Barcia for consideration of secs. 251-3 of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference.

05/16/2002 The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science for consideration of secs. 221-5, 241-3, 251-3, and 261 of the House bill, and sec. 101 of the Senate amendments, and modifications committed to conference: Boehlert, Morella, and Barcia.

05/16/2002 The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 216, 221, Title IV, secs. 502 and 503 of the House bill, and secs. 101, 102, 104, subtitles A, B, and C of Title II, secs. 311, 501, and 502 of the Senate amendments, and modifications committed to conference: Sensenbrenner, Chabot, and Conyers.

05/16/2002 The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of secs. 601 and 606 of the House bill, and sec. 404 of the Senate amendments, and modifications committed to conference: Stump, McHugh, and Skelton.

05/16/2002 The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on House Administration for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendments, and modifications committed to conference: Ney, Ehlers, Doolittle, Reynolds, Hoyer, Fattah, and Davis (FL).

05/16/2002 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

05/16/2002 On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H2599)

05/16/2002 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Hoyer motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist upon provisions in the House bill relating to a program to provide payments to States and units of local government for replacing and enhancing punch card voting systems and the provisions in the House bill relating to the formula used to determine the amount of other payments made to States under the bill for carrying out activities to improve the administration of elections.

05/16/2002 Mr. Hoyer moved that the House instruct conferees.

05/16/2002 On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H2596-2599)

05/16/2002 Mr. Ney asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference.

05/02/2002 Message on Senate action sent to the House.

05/01/2002 Senate appointed conferee(s) Dodd; Schumer; Durbin; McConnell; Bond.

04/11/2002 Senate insisted on its amendments, requested a conference.

04/11/2002 Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S2544-2556)

04/11/2002 S.Amdt.3118 Amendment SA 3118 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

04/11/2002 S.Amdt.3118 Amendment SA 3118 proposed by Senator Dodd. (consideration: CR S2544) To amend the title of the bill.

04/11/2002 Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 565 amended.

04/11/2002 Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2544)

04/11/2002 Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.

12/12/2001 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

12/12/2001 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

12/12/2001 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 362 - 63 (Roll no. 489).

12/12/2001 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 197 - 226 (Roll no. 488). (consideration: CR H9302-9308; text: CR H9302-9303)

12/12/2001 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

12/12/2001 Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Menendez motion to recommit with instructions.

12/12/2001 Mr. Menendez moved to recommit with instructions to House Administration.

12/12/2001 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

12/12/2001 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3295, as amended.

12/12/2001 H.Amdt.414 On agreeing to the House Administration amendment as modified Agreed to without objection.

12/12/2001 H.Amdt.414 House Administration amendment (A001) modified by unanimous consent. Modification printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying H. Res. 311.

12/12/2001 H.Amdt.414 Amendment reported by the House Committee on House Administration. (consideration: CR H9276-9287; text: CR H9276-9287)

12/12/2001 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3295 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment recommended by the Committee on House Administration now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

12/12/2001 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 311. (consideration: CR H9264-9308; text of measure as reported: CR H9264-9276)

12/12/2001 Rule H. Res. 311 passed House.

12/11/2001 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 311 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3295 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The amendment recommended by the Committee on House Administration now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

12/10/2001 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201.

12/10/2001 Committee on Armed Services discharged.

12/10/2001 Committee on Government Reform discharged.

12/10/2001 Committee on Science discharged.

12/10/2001 Committee on Judiciary discharged.

12/10/2001 House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 10, 2001.

12/10/2001 House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 10, 2001.

12/10/2001 House Committee on Science Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 10, 2001.

12/10/2001 House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 10, 2001.

12/10/2001 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 107-329, Part I.

12/06/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

12/05/2001 Committee Hearings Held.

11/14/2001 Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

11/14/2001 Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

11/14/2001 Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

11/14/2001 Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

11/14/2001 Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

11/14/2001 Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Science, Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

11/14/2001 Introduced in House